MultiChoice has announced that DStv and GOtv will get slightly more expensive in Kenya starting in August 2025. The price adjustments will take effect on August 1st, 2025.
This marks another round of adjustments as the pay-TV provider cites rising operational costs and investments in local and international content. MultiChoice says the changes are part of its annual subscription review.
The price hikes for DStv and GOtv will not sit well with most people who already see these products as being expensive and out of reach. MultiChoice is already seeing its earnings drop year-over-year and the price hikes will not help. Showmax users are getting a price cut, especially those on the bundled mobile and full-streaming plans.
New DStv Kenya Prices (August 2025)
| DStv Package | New Price (KES) | Old Price (KES) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lite | 750 | 750 | No Change |
| Access | 1,450 | 1,350 | +100 |
| Family | 2,250 | 2,100 | +150 |
| Compact | 4,200 | 3,900 | +300 |
| Compact Plus | 7,300 | 6,800 | +500 |
| Premium | 11,700 | 11,000 | +700 |
| XtraView | 1,700 | — | — |
DStv Lite remains unchanged, while Premium customers face a KES 700 increase in the new DStv subscription rates.
Football fans and movie lovers who rely on DStv packages for Premier League, UEFA Champions League or movie content will have to pay more as there are no other legal alternatives.
New GOtv Kenya Prices (August 2025)
| GOtv Package | New Price (KES) | Old Price (KES) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOtv Lite | 299 | 240 | +59 |
| GOtv Value | 599 | 669 | –70 |
| GOtv Plus | 999 | 999 | No Change |
| GOtv Max | 1,699 | 1,599 | +100 |
| GOtv Supa | 2,199 | 2,099 | +100 |
| GOtv Supa Plus | 3,199 | 3,000 | +199 |
GOtv Value becomes more affordable, but most other packages are rising slightly.
Packages
- GOtv Lite (KES 299)– Entry-level with 20+ channels like Citizen TV, Al Jazeera.
- GOtv Plus (KES 999) – Remains unchanged, includes CNN International, Maisha Magic Plus, and more.
- GOtv Supa+ (KES 3,199) – Top-tier bouquet with premium content including SuperSport Premier League and Universal TV.
New Showmax Kenya Prices (August 2025)
| Showmax Plan | Old Price (KES) | New Price (KES) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Entertainment (GE) | 650 | 550 | –100 |
| GE Mobile | 300 | 200 | –100 |
| Premier League (Mobile only) | 500 | 450 | –50 |
| Add to Bill – Premier League | 500 | 450 | –50 |
| Add to Bill – General Entertainment (Lean Back) | 650 | 550 | –100 |
| BUNDLE: GE Mobile + PL Mobile | 700 | 520 | –180 |
| BUNDLE: GE + PL | 1,000 | 800 | –200 |
Showmax is the only service to significantly lower prices — a strategic move as it competes against Netflix, Prime Video, and others.
Also Read: What You Need to Know About GOtv Stream
Even if showmax lower it to 10 ksh I will never try again, poor service and customer Care respectively